Mariel Loveland
Expertise
TV, Movies, Music, Internet Culture
- Mariel Loveland is a freelance writer for Nicki Swift.
- Her work has been featured in publications like Billboard, Metro (UK), Insider, Vice, Mel Magazine, and Alternative Press.
- In addition to interviewing stars from popular reality TV shows like "The Bachelor" and "Long Island Medium," Mariel has also penned a Billboard-charting album.
Experience
Mariel began her professional career while still attending SUNY Purchase, where she enrolled in the highly competitive creative writing program and conservatory of music. A decade (and a brief stint at Conde Nast) later, her work has been featured in a myriad of publications including Billboard, Metro (UK), Insider, and Vice. Throughout her career, her writing has racked up millions of views as she's tapped into the pulse of breaking pop culture commentary and celebrity interviews. In addition to her accomplishments as a culture journalist, Mariel is also a musician who penned a Billboard-charting alternative album.
Education
Mariel has a B.A. in creative writing and a minor in music from SUNY Purchase, where she served as the student newspaper's editor-in-chief.
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Stories By Mariel Loveland
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For Karen Gravano, growing up connected to the mob was anything but unusual. In this exclusive interview, the self-proclaimed mob daughter tells all.
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Almost half a year later, the "Gorilla Glue Girl" saga is still kicking. Here's a total timeline of Tessica Brown's viral success.
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Nicki Swift chats exclusively with Karen Gravano and Karina Seabrook, about the realities of mob life and their new reality show, Families of the Mafia.
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Zendaya and Tom Holland have the perfect ingredients for a Hollywood power couple. Let's take a look at a timeline of their relationship.
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Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde's relationship spanned years, and they share two children. Here's their relationship timeline, from beginning to end.
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Imitation is the highest form of flattery, right? Well, these celebrities who have accused other stars of ripping them off may feel differently.
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Chris Brown's meteoric rise to fame has been largely overshadowed by a myriad of legal issues and abuse allegations. Let's look at a timeline.
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In this exclusive interview, Stewart Pearce, who served as Princess Diana's vocal coach, tells Nicki Swift what he really thinks about William and Harry's rift.
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These celebrity interviews completely crossed the line, but if they prove anything, it's the power of words. An offhand remark can have a lasting impact.
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Over the course of its original six-season run, Nickelodeon series iCarly brought lots of random dancing, spaghetti tacos, and celebrity cameos.
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The royal relatives who have been arrested are rarely those in Queen Elizabeth's bloodline, but rather those who are connected to the family through marriage.
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Pearce grew up in close proximity to the British royals. His father worked for Prince Philip, and as he tells Nicki Swift, the pair were "very, very close."
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From the moment news of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship broke, the former actor has been compared to Princess Diana. Stweart Pierce explains more.
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Alanis Morissette has been a household name ever since Jagged Little Pill hit shelves. However, there's a lot about the acclaimed `artist that fans don't know.
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In this exclusive interview, vocal coach Stewart Pearce reveals what it was really like working with Princess Diana and how she encouraged him to pen his book.
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Princes Diana's voice coach, Stewart Pearce, spoke exclusively with Nicki Swift about his new book and what royal life is like behind-the-scenes.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are constantly compared to Prince William and Kate Middleton, but these are the biggest differences between these royal couples.
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MTV's "Jackass" defined a generation, yet it's the franchise's same stars that ended up severely damaged throughout it all. Keep reading to find out who.
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Her debut album, Sour, has proven there's power in expressing uncomfortable teen emotions. But who is Olivia Rodrigo? Here are things you didn't know about her.
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Season 25 of The Bachelor was supposed to signal change, but it ended in controversy. Alexis Waters was blunt telling Nicki Swift her thoughts on the mess.
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In the real world, love at first sight is a debatable concept. In Bachelor Nation, it's practically written into the constitution. Alexis Waters explains.
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These cringeworthy celebrity dating app mishaps prove that there's a fine line between the Walk of Fame and a walk of shame.
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When it comes to Twitter, Facebook, and the like, the first amendment gets trumped by terms of service. Here are the celebs who were banned from social media.
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Alexis Waters sat down with Nicki Swift to give us all the tea about what the infamous Bachelor ceremony is really like.
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In a Nicki Swift exclusive, Alexis Waters talked about her Bachelor experience, her side hustles, and her new job title of aspiring real housewife of Dallas.
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In recent years, Kesha's been entangled in a legal battle with her producer Dr. Luke, who she's accused of sprawling abuses. Let's take a look at the timeline.
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This star's fans know that her Cry Baby character is just creative expression. But what is the truth behind Melanie Martinez's twisted childhood aesthetic?